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Vivalol Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Vivalol Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Vivalol Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Vivalol Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Vivalol Am have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Vivalol Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Vivalol Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Vivalol Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vivalol Am related warnings section.
Vivalol Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vivalol Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Vivalol Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Vivalol Am have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vivalol Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Vivalol Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vivalol Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Vivalol Am safe for pregnant women?
Vivalol AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Vivalol Am safe during breastfeeding?
Vivalol AM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vivalol Am on the Kidneys?
Using Vivalol AM does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Vivalol Am on the Liver?
Vivalol AM is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Vivalol Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Vivalol AM on the heart have been reported.
Vivalol Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vivalol Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vivalol Am habit forming or addictive?
Vivalol Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Vivalol Am
When consumed with certain foods, Vivalol Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vivalol Am
Consuming Vivalol Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Vivalol AM can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Vivalol AM can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
No, Vivalol AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Vivalol AM is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Vivalol AM is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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